Most Dense in Lower Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Lower Saxony

1 Linden-Nord 43,624/mi²

2 Oststadt 42,458/mi²

3 Südstadt 20,279/mi²

4 Mühlenberg 16,191/mi²

5 Vechelde 16,058/mi²

6 Auf der Horst 15,326/mi²

7 Linden-Mitte 14,333/mi²

8 Nordstadt 12,361/mi²

9 Sahlkamp 11,774/mi²

10 Mitte 11,491/mi²

11 Davenstedt 10,996/mi²

12 Döhren 10,684/mi²

13 Linden-Süd 10,268/mi²

14 Ahlem 10,152/mi²

15 Oberricklingen 9,916/mi²

16 Isernhagen Farster Bauerschaft 9,659/mi²

17 Mittegroßefehn 9,376/mi²

18 Calenberger Neustadt 9,223/mi²

19 Bothfeld 8,516/mi²

20 Hainholz 7,907/mi²

21 Herrenhausen 7,435/mi²

22 Kleefeld 7,105/mi²

23 Badenstedt 7,028/mi²

24 Ricklingen 6,982/mi²

25 Wettbergen 6,818/mi²

26 Limmer 6,545/mi²

27 Hannover 5,790/mi²

28 Bemerode 5,731/mi²

29 Kirchrode 5,117/mi²

30 Kreiensen 4,972/mi²

31 Garbsen-Mitte 4,967/mi²

32 Stöcken 4,513/mi²

33 Misburg-Nord 4,360/mi²

34 Cremlingen 4,079/mi²

35 Oldenburg 3,838/mi²

36 Braunschweig 3,263/mi²

37 Osnabrück 2,933/mi²

38 Hildesheim 2,742/mi²

39 Göttingen 2,705/mi²

40 Anderten 2,550/mi²

41 Delmenhorst 2,497/mi²

42 Lüneburg 2,201/mi²

43 Langenhagen 2,156/mi²

44 Laatzen 2,151/mi²

45 Stöckheim 2,105/mi²

46 Garbsen 2,011/mi²

47 Giesen 1,990/mi²

48 Wilhelmshaven 1,897/mi²

49 Ronnenberg 1,469/mi²

50 Georgsmarienhütte 1,442/mi²

51 Wolfsburg 1,395/mi²

52 Quakenbrück 1,371/mi²

53 Wolfenbüttel 1,316/mi²

54 Nienburg 1,309/mi²

55 Wallenhorst 1,293/mi²

56 Seelze 1,262/mi²

57 Hameln 1,240/mi²

58 Adendorf 1,196/mi²

59 Bad Rothenfelde 1,185/mi²

60 Brake (Unterweser) 1,173/mi²

61 Leer 1,156/mi²

62 Hemmingen 1,146/mi²

63 Buxtehude 1,133/mi²

64 Wathlingen 1,016/mi²

65 Emden 1,008/mi²

66 Celle 991/mi²

67 Schüttorf 989/mi²

68 Peine 977/mi²

69 Cloppenburg 942/mi²

70 Salzgitter 937/mi²

71 Hagen 930/mi²

72 Achim 927/mi²

73 Hasbergen 926/mi²

74 Hansestadt Stade 916/mi²

75 Gifhorn 914/mi²

76 Buchholz in der Nordheide 899/mi²

77 Rodenberg 849/mi²

78 Stuhr 847/mi²

79 Egestorf 836/mi²

80 Stadthagen 825/mi²

81 Seevetal 813/mi²

82 Isenbüttel 812/mi²

83 Nordhorn 811/mi²

84 Sarstedt 797/mi²

85 Lengede 796/mi²

86 Ritterhude 796/mi²

87 Bad Iburg 791/mi²

88 Klein Schwülper 785/mi²

89 Lehrte 778/mi²

90 Schöningen 755/mi²

91 Gehrden 744/mi²

92 Papenburg 738/mi²

93 Hage 737/mi²

94 Verden 733/mi²

95 Vechta 732/mi²

96 Bückeburg 728/mi²

97 Lohne 714/mi²

98 Neuenhaus 697/mi²

99 Wunstorf 691/mi²

100 Cuxhaven 688/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Lower Saxony pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Linden-Nord leads with 43,624 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Linden-Nord has 43,624 people per square mile — that's roughly 68 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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